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2732232, R.I.P Vincent Jackson
Posted by Dstl1, Mon Feb-15-21 05:00 PM
damn, 38.
https://www.nfl.com/news/vincent-jackson-dead-former-chargers-and-buccaneers-receiver-age-38
Vincent Jackson, former Chargers and Buccaneers receiver, dies at age of 38
Published: Feb 15, 2021 at 04:50 PM
Former Pro Bowl receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead in a Tampa-area hotel room on Monday, according to local authorities. He was 38 years old.
Jackson had been staying at the Homewood Suites in Brandon, Florida, since Jan. 11, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said in a statement released Monday afternoon, before he was found dead at approximately 11:30 a.m. Monday.
The discovery followed an effort from police to locate and speak with Jackson just four days earlier as a result of a missing persons report filed by Jackson's family members. Authorities found Jackson at the Homewood Suites and spoke with him, assessing his well-being before canceling the missing persons case.
There were no apparent signs of trauma in regards to Jackson's death, according to the sheriff's office.
"My heart aches for the many loved ones Vincent Jackson leaves behind, from his wife and children to the Buccaneers nation that adored him," Sheriff Chad Chronister said in the statement. "Mr. Jackson was a devoted man who put his family and community above everything else. Football aside, he touched countless lives through his Jackson In Action 83 Foundation. We shared a passion for supporting military families, and three years ago, Jackson was even made an honorary deputy by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office to recognize his dedication to the community.
"He will be sorely missed by not only football fans across the country, but also the people here in Hillsborough County who reaped the benefits of his generous contributions."
Jackson played 12 seasons in the NFL, spending seven with the San Diego Chargers before moving east to play his final five campaigns with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 6-foot-5 receiver made three Pro Bowls (2009, 2011, 2012) and posted six 1,000-yard receiving seasons in his career. He retired in 2018.
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2732242, man
Posted by Rjcc, Mon Feb-15-21 05:36 PM
www.engadgethd.com - the other stuff i'm looking at
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2732245, wow
Posted by ThaTruth, Mon Feb-15-21 05:43 PM
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2732251, So very sad, way too young
Posted by calij81, Mon Feb-15-21 06:28 PM
I loved watching him play with the Chargers and he turned into a great deep threat WR.
Sounds like he was dealing with some stuff if his family put out a missing persons on him.
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2732252, RIP
Posted by obsidianchrysalis, Mon Feb-15-21 06:29 PM
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2732255, Rest in peace.
Posted by Shaun Tha Don, Mon Feb-15-21 06:45 PM
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2732260, RIP. Check on your friends and fam
Posted by Amritsar, Mon Feb-15-21 07:19 PM
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2732338, respect due.
Posted by CyrenYoung, Wed Feb-17-21 01:14 AM
*skatin' the rings of saturn*
..and miles to go before i sleep...
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2732348, Incredibly sad. Too fucking young. RIP.
Posted by Brew, Wed Feb-17-21 03:07 PM
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2732363, very, very sad. one of my favorite guys to watch on the Chargers
Posted by Dr Claw, Thu Feb-18-21 12:47 AM
and later on the Bucs.
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2732430, family says he suffered from alcoholism...
Posted by Dstl1, Fri Feb-19-21 11:10 AM
they have also donated his brain for CTE research. God, 38 is young.
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2732442, Not surprised and I almost mentioned alcohol in my earlier post
Posted by calij81, Fri Feb-19-21 03:11 PM
He got two DUIs down here while playing with the Chargers and he was frequently seen and known to be in the Gaslamp and PB bar/club scene drinking while he was in San Diego.
Alcoholism is tough to beat because alcohol is everywhere and so normalized in our society. Alcoholism + CTE is a deadly combination.
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2732432, Ryan Leaf had some real words about how little support players get
Posted by smutsboy, Fri Feb-19-21 11:31 AM
and how hard the transition is from pro athlete to normal life.
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2732437, He really did...
Posted by Dstl1, Fri Feb-19-21 01:32 PM
so did Martellus Bennet...a couple weeks ago.
https://www.theroot.com/martellus-bennett-exposes-the-rotten-underbelly-of-nfl-1846207514?utm_medium=sharefromsite&utm_source=_twitter
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2732443, I read the Bennett one and that was powerful
Posted by calij81, Fri Feb-19-21 03:13 PM
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2732444, deep...
Posted by ThaTruth, Fri Feb-19-21 03:41 PM
>so did Martellus Bennet...a couple weeks ago.
>https://www.theroot.com/martellus-bennett-exposes-the-rotten-underbelly-of-nfl-1846207514?utm_medium=sharefromsite&utm_source=_twitter
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2732598, damn.
Posted by smutsboy, Tue Feb-23-21 09:37 AM
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2732447, what he said was so real
Posted by Rjcc, Sat Feb-20-21 03:06 AM
they could spend more time on the health and mental health of players and former players, but they just don't want to, and there's a new crp of guys to put through the grinder every year
www.engadgethd.com - the other stuff i'm looking at
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2732563, His digital footprint was odd too
Posted by IsaIsaIsa, Mon Feb-22-21 01:55 PM
www.Tupreme.com
https://ibb.co/k4m6n8C
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2732568, ?
Posted by Brew, Mon Feb-22-21 03:36 PM
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